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Meaning of prosecute in English
Pronunciation
/ˈprɑsəˌkjut/
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Verb
prosecute
Etymology
late Middle English (in prosecute (sense 2)): from Latin prosecut-‘pursued, accompanied’, from the verb prosequi, from pro-‘onward’ + sequi‘follow’
Definitions
1.
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
2.
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
Examples
« The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson »
Antonyms
defend
represent
3.
carry out or participate in an activity
Examples
« be involved in »
« She pursued many activities »
« They engaged in a discussion »